Another year, another season where James Harden is the leading scorer not only for the Houston Rockets but the entire NBA. Harden’s per-game averages are similar to last year’s numbers in which he had an amazing and historical season.
While last season he finished as the runner-up for league MVP, this year he isn’t anywhere near the top of the MVP ladder. Why is that? Usually, averaging 34 points, over six rebounds and over seven assists per game on a championship-contending team should scream MVP, but this is not the case.
The reason is simple: James Harden wasn’t having a great season.